Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Police have revealed that parts removed from the railway line where a train derailment occurred have been sold for Rs. 3,000, and the individual who purchased the items has also been arrested after his identity was traced, Western Province North Deputy Inspector General of Police Kalinga Jayasinghe said.

He stated that the breakthrough was made during questioning of a 25-year-old suspect who was initially arrested on suspicion of removing bolts from the railway line in connection with the accident that occurred between Kelaniya and Wanawasala railway stations yesterday (16).

Based on information provided by the suspect, police were able to identify and arrest the person who purchased the stolen items.

The Deputy In...